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The Joystiq Weekend: June 23 - 24, 2007
The Prince of All Cosmos sporting his Katamari music player, found by Flickr user nuzz -- "not my doing, but hilarious," he writes. We didn't fare too much better in our admittedly brief search, but we did stumble upon an iRoll button with a similar image. It's green like Xbox, but that's probably just a coincidence. Check out the highlights for the weekend:JoystiqueryPodcast Rodeo for June 24: E.A.R.Today's chowiest video: John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat in StrangleholdToday's shootingest video: Quake WarsWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: winning formula editionNewsDale Earnhardt Jr. signs endorsement contract with SonyNew Time Crisis 4 screenshots, Guncon 3 picsSonic the Hedgehog turns 16Devil May Cry anime hits the webJaffe's warehouse pics possible studio space in UtahAustin Powers available free on Xbox LiveChun Li cries the pain of loss awayBoston Globe: Wii puts violence in motionBlue Dragon ad campaign wins Cannes awardDS games at Toys R Us are buy 2 get 1 free this week The Darkness delayed for Euro PS3 until July 20Metroid Prime 3 details emerge from Play magazineAddiction experts: Video games aren't an addictionRumors & SpeculationManhunt 2 controversy may boost salesCulture & CommunityPostal designer speaks out on Manhunt 2 bansThe anomaly of Nancy Drew gamesGamespot changes review system, adds 'medals'DIY pixel art T-shirts
The Joystiq Weekend: June 16 - 18, 2007
Nintendo and Sony united for a holy cause, picture provided to us by Joystiq reader Norm Wilson. Check out the highlights for the weekend:JoystiqueryJoystiq interview: Hal Milton, lead designer, The AgencyToday's full of stuff video: Beautiful KatamariToday's which-one-is-evil comparison: Skate versus Tony HawkToday's please-play-play-better-in-person video: DK Bongo BlastWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: criminal comic editionNewsHarry Potter website unleashes a little magicGTA IV episodes confirmed Xbox 360 exclusivesGamespot: Beautiful Katamari coming to Xbox Live ArcadeIndependent Games Festival submission open call Church of England thanks Sony for apology, it's not enoughA valiant attempt to get Xbox 360 failure rate answersWatch the exclusive Red vs. Blue content without a ZuneTomb Raider: Anniversary episodes hitting Xbox 360 in SeptemberBlockbuster stores boast for Blu-raySony not talking about rumbleVirtual Console Monday celebrates gentlemanly sportHalo 3 viral marketing begins, countdowns and flyers galoreDead or Alive movie dead on arrivalTake-Two chair talks Wii and DS focusLegendary Pictures producing Diablo filmThis Wednesday: Band of Bugs crawls onto XBLA (ick!)Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 kicking this fallNew games this week: DiRT edition3D Realms claims Earth No MoreTake Two got $50M for GTAIV episodic contentMcFarlane working on Halo 3 action figuresMicrosoft sues Immersion over alleged breach of contractPSP's Earthworm Jim gets the bird, goes 'on hold'Tiltboard for Xbox 360 shipping next week for $40Big Daddy's final look for BioShock limited editionMarathon: Durandal runs away from German ratings board80GB PS3 launches in KoreaEA reorganizes business into four labelsSoul Calibur IV's bountiful bouncing breasts bulge biggerAfro Samurai going the way of the video gameRumors & SpeculationGameStop: Wii Blaster due on June 27Rumorang: Halo DS exhumed by IGNCulture & CommunityIndie gaming blog Gibbage turns into a portalFan crafts unofficial Super Mario Galaxy box artThe Guile to show SSFIITHDROMGBlizzCon sold out, let the scalping beginGaming magazines influence boys' self-imageFather-son event at Nintendo world storeNintendo Museum tour video, with 8 bit musicDrown your 360 sorrows with Ring of Fire parody songCircuit City offers free copies of Shadowrun to Halo 2 Vista buyersGameSpite gets teary-eyed with Chrono Trigger
The Joystiq Weekend: June 9 - 11, 2007
Check out Joystiq reader Albert Art's latest creation: a Bonk figuring using a do-it-yourself Munny custom vinyl toy kit. You might remember Munny from an incident involving Epic and a Gears of War doll. We love the meat weapon accessory. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryJapanese hardware sales, May 28 - Jun. 3: Custom excuse editionPodcast Rodeo for June 10: There's A Tear in My EarThis is madness! This is Pac-Man 2!Today's Little Mac-iest video: Punch-Out!! trailerToday's most transformed video: Peter Cullen as Optimus PrimeToday's saddest video: Breakin' up with CrackdownWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: afterlife editionNewsChurch of England threatens Sony with lawsuitKane & Lynch gets new, mullet-rich trailerHalo 3 beta goes to a happier placeNew games this week: Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree editionVirtual Console adds Sonic 2, Golden Axe 2 and Lode Runner 1Sony officially announces The Agency for PC and PS3EA's Boogie-bundled Wii microphone picturedid Software debuts new engine at Apple conferenceMS knows console price sweet spot, they aren't going thereSony vs. Church of England, meanwhile CNN has field dayTalismoon tiltBoard 360 mod gets major upgradeElectronic Arts to bring "games" to MacConcept art for new Warren Spector gameDisney to triple spending on game developmentPrince of Persia Classic confirmed for XBLA this weekOmega Five, not another Harvest MoonRumors & SpeculationRumors: PaRappa 3 to PS3, Silent Hill 5 has US developerCulture & CommunitySouth Park's Kenny takes Mii form, is killedFinal Fantasy anniversary bash in SF on 26 JuneReasons to own a PSP, and there's 60 of 'emXfire Debate Club debates the console war (defense forces, UNITE!)iTunes on the Wii for free, whee!Great moments in game ad cheeseIntroducing PlayStation.Blog, Sony's official blogCapcom CPS-3 arcade board finally crackedEx-Nintendo chairman now Japan's third wealthiestHalo 2, Shadowrun made playable on XPThe Texas game development finance provisos
The Joystiq Weekend: June 2 - 3, 2007
Just another ridiculously good user-created paint jobs in Forza 2. With this car, you know you've got the full power of Professor Chaos and General Disarray at your disposal. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryPodcast Rodeo for June 3: Eared ScienceToday's chiefiest video: Master Chief Sucks at HaloToday's line rideriest video: Line Rider Super Mario Bros. 1 - 1Today's most Zordonic video: Sega CD Power RangersWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: pimp my mount editionNews'Spy Hunter' movie to be helmed by Paul W.S. AndersonMeet Codemasters' new, synergistic faceMad Tracks bug causing madneessEuropean Commisioner: MS has a week to explain Xbox 360 scratching disc issueSmash Bros. Brawl update brings out fireworksNew Tekken 6 screenshots, artwork releasedFFXIII interviews extracted from LEVEL magazineTalk, talk, talkTop ten things wrong with Games for WindowsCulture & CommunityBlizzard Warcraft regional finals in San Diego todayTransformers figure turns 'Game Boy' into 'Game Bot'Build your own Tetris shelves, budget versionGameCity returns to Nottingham in October Crazy good Forza 2 custom paint jobs
The Joystiq Memorial Weekend
We object to this Tetris table, picture reportedly taken by reader Metal_Link from his Wood shop at Rampart High School (go team, go!). A true Tetris fan would make the table 4x10 tiles and aligned it so that a Tetris (four-line completion) was perfectly completed. Pardon our anal retentive criticism, but we're working on a holiday. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryNintendo Media Summit: Jam Session impressions (DS)Nintendo Media Summit: Picross hands-on (DS)Podcast Rodeo for May 27: From ear to eternityToday's most comparative game videos: Crysis DirectXToday's most re-sellable video: Lego Star Wars trailerWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: Ninja Appreciation DayNewsGeometry Wars Wii, DS details emergeNew Tekken 6 fighter -- Miguel the matadorMicrosoft and Wal-Mart sued over Xbox-related fireESRB rates ActRaiser, Fatal Fury SpecialCelebrate Star Wars anniversary with Force Unleashed video docActRaiser, Kid Chameleon on the Virtual ConsoleNew games this week: Halo 2 Vista finally arrives editionFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates new scans and trailerBug-hunting game set to creep out Japanese DS gamersJackson doing Halo film only if Blomkamp is directorFriend codes linked to Mii, says Mario Strikers producerRumors & SpeculationHalo 3 beta code reveals new armor, achievementsCulture & CommunityNintendo rolling out live ads in UK cinemasStarcraft pro gamers: a lesson in culture, ownageUser-created WMDs do massive damage in Second Life beta testNinja Gaiden speed runs set new recordsStargate Atlantis lovingly rendered in Line RiderWii Play parody includes seal clubbing, drive by shooting20 UPnP clients that may stream to your PlayStation 3Harmonix donates $2000 to Guitar Hero fansite Score Hero
The Joystiq Weekend: May 19 - 21, 2007
A few of Major Nelson's recent Flickr images show off a new Halo 3-inspired Mountain Dew can, with a "blast of citrus cherry flavor." Marketing blitzes at their best, folks. Check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryJapanese hardware sales, May 7 - May 13: Hidden in Halo editionJoystiq eyes-on God of War: Chains of Olympus for PSPPodcast Rodeo for May 20: Ear's JohnnyToday's most multiplatformtastic game video: Harry Potter WiiToday's swing-for-the-fences video : The BigsWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: Little Big Parody editionNewsHalf-Life 2 Black Box gone, only Orange Box remainsItagaki: putting Ninja Gaiden on PSP would upset fansBlizzard announces Starcraft II, Korea implodes with joyLast Remnant site now online, unhelpfulRayman Raving Rabbids to return for Wii, DSNintendo dates Metroid Prime 3, Mario Strikers Charged, othersDiddy Kong, Streets of Rage 2, and Blazing Lazers blaze Virtual ConsoleSony announces 80GB PlayStation 3 (in South Korea)New games this week: Pirates of the Caribbean editionPaper Mario to be folded into Virtual ConsoleAustralians rate Mega Man for Virtual ConsoleThis Wednesday: Rush n' Attack blitzes XBLA with XeviousKillzone popping in at Min-E3Quake Wars to rage on Macs in 2007EA invests in The9PS3's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 delayed againPursuit Force sequel allowing four players to jump onboardGrand Theft Auto IV special edition announced at $90MotorStorm getting downloadable content pack in JuneEA smashing cars in next Need for SpeedThe changing state of the PS3: What stays and what goes?Molyneux talks death in Fable 2, regrets Black and White 2Geometry Wars: Galaxies shooting for Wii, DSRumors & SpeculationRumor: Red Steel sequel to go onlineCulture & CommunityYou think you're excited about Starcraft II?Wendy's giving away 800 Wiis for sucking down floatsWii Boxing helps get injured boxer back on his feetBrawl countdown reveals nothing, Nintendo Power picks up slackSave the cheerleader ... and your Xbox 360The concept art of Starcraft II with musical accompaniment[Via The Xbox Collector; thanks, Web Pimp]
The Joystiq Weekend: May 12 - 13, 2007
As many of you have already told us, Blizzard has added a teaser page that hints at an upcoming game announcement. As rumors have suggested, the announcement will likely come one week from now at the Worldwide Invitational in Seoul, South Korea. Because of the location, many people are suspecting a Starcraft title -- be it MMO or strategy -- but sources close to us* have revealed Blizzard's plans for a first-person shooter in based in the Lost Vikings universe. Check out the highlights for the weekend:JoystiqueryJapanese hardware sales, Apr. 30 - May 6: Huge hyperbole editionJoystiq interviews Bungie's Frank O'ConnorPodcast Rodeo for May 13: MutinearToday's most almost in-the-wild video: Halo beta footageToday's beatiest game video: Ouendan 2Weekly Webcomic Wrapup: what the deuce? editionNewsRock Band's peripheral prices in focus testingParasite Eve 3 revealed as cell phone titleCrisis Core: FFVII dated September 13 for JapanNew Zune sports Halo 3 brandingRumors & SpeculationBomberman Live still not official, but there's a videoCulture & CommunityGears of War gets golf modeAn actual Mario Party* Not really
The Joystiq Weekend: May 5 - 6, 2007
Awesome Ninja Gaiden cosplay from Tokyo Game Show 2006, as seen by kev:kev. He's missing his trusty Dragon Sword, and there's a good chance he has no martial arts training whatsoever, but we still wouldn't risk messing with him. Check out the highlights for the weekend: Joystiquery Podcast Rodeo for May 6: Ear's Mud in Your Eye Today's most vulgar video: Old Grandma Hardcore plays Paper Mario Today's slingingest video: Spider-Man Wii Weekly Webcomic Wrapup: comical review edition News TimeShift isn't complete vaporware, now with trailer PS3 beats Xbox 360 in console (folding) war Indie developers argue their way into selling a game EA's Skate video shows off "Flickit" controls Virtual Console videos let you at least see the game Rumors & Speculation Xbox 360 Rayman hints at Rabbid return Ultra Rumor: CVG says Blizzard announcing Starcraft MMO Culture & Community John Facenda pitching Madden today, condoms tomorrow? Rosie and Pogo.com helping the children First Person Shooter premieres tonight in San Francisco World of Warcraft credit card, chaaaaaaarge! Gears of War multiplayer problems: where is everyone? Sunday video game theater presents Mario: Game Over
The Joystiq Weekend: April 28 - 29, 2007
A 4' x 4' Jiggly Puff made entirely using Starburst wrappers. Artists Sara and Katherine said it took them a few weeks to complete and further described the horrors and injurious practice of peeling hundreds of Starburst wrappers neatly from the sticky candy. Here's the full gallery. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryPodcast Rodeo for April 28: Your Ear ... Is Mine!Today's eight-year-old-kid-owning on GH in expert video: the sequelToday's most on-tempo video: Eternal Sonata trailerWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: Draft editionYour Sunday night Folding@home Foldathon reminderNewsNew Phantom Hourglass pics sure do look purdyCall of Duty 4 trailerNPR hails Kutaragi and smacks PS3Acclaimed Israel-Palestine sim gets commercial releaseWii's Virtual Console sales decliningNew Star Ocean forthcoming, reveals FamitsuUK paper: Sony used beheaded goat to promote God of War IIMazeltov! It's an Elite ... and what the heck is that?Rumors & SpeculationNintendo says 14 million Wii sold by March '08Gilbert Arenas may be NBA Live coverCulture & CommunitySony is the most powerful brand says studyGaming in the face of tragedyGuns may kill, but video games close secondIt'sa me, Mario! ... And you're out of milk.Colorware concocts competent console coloringMin-E3: Even the PR guys don't have a clue what's happeningBBC examines WoW's Chinese gold farmersWall Street Journal takes on Wiimote hackingLast Stand ... or: Resident living evil dead zombie night
The Joystiq Weekend: April 21 - 22, 2007
These wonderful shoes were personally styled by Jamie, whose boyfriend Scars sent a gallery of photos to Go Nintendo. We're jealous of the sexy footwear. Check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryJoystiq Podcast 005 - brb, IM on the 360 edition (feat. Chatterbox)Today's Chuckiest video: make your own Chuck Norris MiiWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: R.I.P. 300 jokes editionNewsNew York politicians prepare anti-video game crusadeGod of War PSP title nearly revealedFallout 3 teaser site, forums openYou and Master Chief, all night long on Xbox LiveFreakonomics and Wii at Best Buy tomorrowTyping away the dead with words ... againAmerica's Army GGL sponsorship under attackJack Thompson responds to Rocca as we Zen on Take TwoStart settling Catan in MayCulture & CommunityThompson receives 'Jacklash' in a weekGame recruiter speaks this week about breaking into industryHomemade Donkey Kong clockXbox Live Vision camera turns player invisibleThe Zelda tattoos, or, An Ink to the PastSuperman 64 almost had an evil twin on the PS1PyWeek game challenge results announced, winners include a seahorseSquare-Enix: making new games is hard, we'll just re-make old ones [UPDATE]
The Joystiq Weekend: April 14 - 16, 2007
Joystiq reader Omer van Kloeten sent us this picture of his painting, a tribute to the old LucasArts adventure game Day of the Tentacle. We're intrigued that he kept the pixelated look when he had the artistic license to smooth out the edges. You can view the entire process here. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryToday's "everything's fine, honey" video: Biohazard Wii editionWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: international editionNewsRed Octane says Xbox 360 guitars patched via Xbox LiveBungie confirms X-button functionalityReuters: The guitar is killing your relationshipEA to partner in new digital avatar conceptPunch Out, Virtua Fighter and Bonk hit the Virtual ConsoleGuitar Hero 3 to feature online multiplayerCarcassonne making roads to Xbox Live Arcade on June 7thDisney wants Michael Bay for Prince of Persia filmJudge: Louisiana must pay ESA's legal bill, Taxpayers: Crap.This Wednesday: XBLA brings Gyruss, Minigolf Adventures, end of worldSony talks My SingStar Online, Final Countdown makes the cut"I Am 8-Bit" art exhibit opens tomorrow night in Los AngelesSony now 'considering' 80GB PS3New games this week: Bust-a-Move Bash! editionTHQ boss talks multi-platform trendsScratch that: The Xbox 360 might damage discs after allNY Post: "Pariah" Uwe Boll unapologetic over 9/11 clipGamestop ups Xbox 360 trade-in value just in time for EliteSega announces Sonic Rush Adventure for Nintendo DSMicrosoft lends support to On BroadbandRed Octane 'looking into' Guitar Hero II patch problemsDANCE! Online being racist? Nah, just using workaroundRumors & SpeculationPachter: Activision right to buy Red Octane instead of HarmonixCulture & CommunityGallery exhibit looks to teach parents about video gameseBayer sells video game collection because he's getting marriedHow did various media outlets report the FTC gaming report?Heck crams a Sixaxis into an Xbox 360 controllerUse your Wiimote to play Resident Evil 4 now, not laterUniversity professor uses Halo to teach HomerTop ten Guitar Hero video clips, courtesy of FHMAm our gaming learning?How to make your Xbox 360 and your Mac play nice
The Joystiq Weekend: April 7 to 9, 2007
This is one of p3ss3ssod's four Galaga tattoos. In fact, he's got quite a collection of game-related inkings shown in his album. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryJapanese hardware sales, Mar. 26 - Apr. 1: No more noir editionJoystiq hands-on: HP's mscapeThe Political Game: Take Two and the golden parachuteToday's "looks good on paper" video: Super Paper Mario commercialWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: beware the Easter Cow editionNewsRed Octane says two Xbox guitar models 'defective'Gamespot leaks Xbox 360's new dashboardThree Speech retracts PS3 BioShock, but not other release datesLeaked Xbox 360 keyboard controller attachment, Voltron jealousIM coming to Xbox 360, keyboard accessory this summerGalaga, BRAVOMAN, and Alex Kidd smash Virtual ConsoleSpecial Xbox 360 Elite black HD DVD drive up for auctionEA struggles to meet demand for Wii gamesNew Gears gametype 'Annex' previewed, still no dateHands-on pics of the Xbox 360 QWERTY keyboardPSP vs DS game price showdown, it's a drawVideo Game Decency Act: saving the children, or one-way ticket to tyranny?Gears of War update, Annex gametype todayNew games this week: Super Paper Mario editionTake 360 Guitar Hero flaw into your own handsHalo 2 Vista Achievements discovered, viral hilarity ensuesResident Evil 4 Wii controls detailed, diagramedMicrosoft unleashes 4000-point Marketplace cardsShiver me timbers! Oblivion expansion has critical bugRumors & SpeculationRumor: Phoenix Wright 3 dated, titled for USESRB leaks 'Quake III: Team Arena' for Xbox 360 (XBLA?)Culture & CommunityBurger King 360 prize comes with steep price: TerrorGamestop spoils Twilight Princess ending in storesMicrosoft forcing fees? Marketplace Phil. 101 with Epic and Microsoft'Sims' credit card will buy everything but a lifeWhen is it okay to pass little Jimmy the Gears of War?PS3 Cell chip saves more lives with medical imaging
The Joystiq Weekend: March 31 - 32, 2007
Yes, March 32. I'm sure you are as speechless as the elderly above playing Spyro the Dragon. Check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryToday's most recursive game video: Third LifeWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: little big editionApril Tom-FooleryAlert #1: Wii.TV's future ZeldaAlert #2: David Jaffe explodes on Geoff KeighleyAlert #3: MGS4 on Xbox 360 and Blue Hobbits in LOTROAlert #4: Bungie announces Halo ZeroAlert #5: WiiHelm and the WoW tinfoil capAlert #6: Chinese WoW players hunt real Chinese peopleAlert #7: Bungie announces Pimps on FilmAlert #8: VG Cats gets a makeover ... Metal GEAR?!NewsMayor Bloomberg defends NYC in wake of GTA trailerNintendo of Canada's six unique Wiis contestGuitar Hero Effects Pedal confirmed in 360 instructionsPlayStation 3 barred from UK prisonsFan demand prompts BioShock collectors editionSSX Blur: Analyzing the controlsCulture & CommunityLearn Japanese with homebrew DS appEarth really is full of game cakes
The Joystiq Weekend: March 24 - 25, 2007
One of our readers, Luigi Hann, produced this killer-toy hybrid, dubbed Mr. Pyramid Head. If you can't guess the toy, perhaps this picture will help. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryGamestop shenanigans sell open games as 'new'Metareview: Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (PSP, DS)Reminder: turn 'on' your PS3 tonight for Folding@home foldathonToday's comparingest game video: Virtua Tennis 3 360/PS3Weekly Webcomic Wrapup: mainstream editionNewsDreamcast homebrew game coming to the DSCarpentry sim turns Wii gaming into workIslandofRhodes.org, elaborate fake or new announcement?Broken PlayStation murderer gets four years'This is Living' toilet girl helps flush PAL PS3 salesXbox 360's Red Ring of Death visits Weekly Geek Show2D Ocarina of Time creator dies in car accidentTarget $24 DS game saleCulture & Community10 things to hate about the PSP and DSHow to make the DS betterBanking and insurance adverts show gamer demo growing upOld people experience Wii, could this help grandkids?
The Joystiq Weekend: March 17 - 18, 2007
Just another snapshot of pinsomniac's frackin' sweet DIY Rayman Raving Rabbids cake pan. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryJapanese hardware sales, Mar. 5 - Mar. 11: GDC ruined everything editionToday's spoilerest game video: God of War 2 endingNewsSteam injected with Eidos gamesBest Buy done with PS3 20GB modelLowenstein's 'final' interview: Game reviews influence industryConsoul shows more bizarre European PS3 marketingWithin a Deep Forest creator Nifflas interviewedMii channel began as a DS projectLord of the Rings Online team confident entering MMO marketJack Thompson responds biblically to Take-TwoLord of the Rings Online music systemRumors & SpeculationRumorang: NiGHTS returning on the Wii -- Part 2Rumor: Beautiful Katamari to hit Xbox 360, PS3, Wii this yearCulture & CommunityHow much longer can Xbox Live charge consumers?Beware the April Fools in mid-MarchGame name stereotypesHowling Rayman Raving Rabbids cake
The Joystiq weekend: March 9 - 11, 2007
Normally relegated to a strict schedule, the Joystiq recap missed its Friday appointment due to flights and / or jet lag by our usually hard working and insomnia-suffering staff. Enjoy this screenshot of LittleBigPlanet, one of the most pleasant surprises from GDC this year, and check out the highlights for this very long weekend:GDC CoverageAlienware shows off developer PCsA numerical history, and future, of flOw dev That Game CompanyCliffy B reveals the secrets of the universe LittleBigPlanet developer on dealing with publishersMaking LocoRoco players smilePajitnov, with needle and thread, wins Game Design ChallengePoking around with Virtually Jenna JamesonThe difficulty of contact in game sexWhat's broken with MMOs and their combat?Writers and blocks in the industrySXSW CoverageSXSW: Joystiq is here!SXSW: ARG! The Attack of the Alternate Reality GamesSXSW: The Inside Scoop - how to get a job in the game industryJoystiqueryOff the Grid: The Metagame at GDCPoll results: Wii, PS3, 360 playing habitsToday's most therapeutic video: Simpsons 'GTA Parody'Today's queueiest game video: Miyamoto keynote lineWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: now in Cockney!NewsMicrosoft on the hunt for originality with Xbox Live ArcadeWant a free copy of TMNT for the Wii? Hecker: Sorry, the Wii isn't crap'Whirled' casual MMOG from Puzzle Pirates studioCastle Crashers likely due 2008, receiving more contentPenumbra indie horror adventure makes its 'Overture'Behold: CryENGINE2 GDC demosLocoRoco spotted in PS Home trophy casePandemic working on Wii game for wee onesFlOw almost was a Wii titleTHQ, EA, others recruiting at GDCid Software CEO: piracy pushed us multiplatformNo PSP redesign planned, but more colors proposedDJ Max Portable 2 spotted at GDCDisney's High School Musical for Wii, PS2 and DSShivering Isles on March 27, $30 (2400 Microsoft Points)Mario + Disney = Mushroom Kingdom HeartsNew Mii commercialsJack Thompson suing Take-Two -- 2007 EditionDrip, drip, drip Nintendo Q2 releasesMark Rein apologizes for Epic's lawyers attacking artistAutoFire 2007 shooter competition results announcedFancy Pants Adventures creator Brad Borne interviewedRumors & SpeculationRumor: The Wii-mic ... and Harry Potter will use itCommunity & CultureReuters and the misleading PS3 chip-drop headlineFor game addicts, bad games are more addictiveE3 invites, what's the logic?
The Joystiq Weekend: March 3 - 4, 2007
What depresses us is not the loss of Pikmin, but of the cat after he swallows the poison variant. Then again, the thought of pastel pests jumping all over our feline friend is very amusing. Here are the highlights for this weekend: JoystiqueryJapanese hardware sales, Feb. 19 - Feb. 25: never say noir editionToday's hottest video: New Battlefield teaserWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: poison mushroom editionNewsAP ignores Paris, who should we ignore?S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl goes G.O.L.D.Planetside monthly subscription going up by $2First ever HD South Park episode for free on Xbox Live MarketplaceIn defense of the "PlayStation generation"Pepsi taps into today's culture with ... pinball?Trippy Flash game To-Suta involves flying toasters, rainbowsRumors & SpeculationPlayStation 2: thriving or failing?Culture & CommunityGive us these DS games ... or else!Zelda music nails the golden ratioStudent Postmortem with DigiPen's TobloPokemon Online taunts Nintendo's lawyers
The Joystiq Weekend: February 24 - 26, 2007
Even Godzilla needs a Lumines II fix every now and then. Thank eneko123 for the snapshot and check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryGay gamer survey results with large hetero inclusionNYCC: Hands-on with The DarknessJoystiq interviews gay gamer survey's creator Jason RockwoodToday's leafiest game video: Crysis footageToday's retroest game video: NES BatmanWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: let's be indecisive editionNewsObama: 'Stop playing GameBoy'Acclaim's democratic MMO projectGameHead gets Reggie making PS3 shooting crackConfirmed: Alien Hominid HD this WednesdayNever mind the art, here's a Shadowrun previewMass Effect prequel novel announcedCowabunga? TMNT XBLA images (& video) surfaceSony prices first-party PS3 games for Euro launchNew games this weekNintendo stock falls after Japanese gov sells its sharesHalo to become ongoing Marvel comic seriesTHQ announces 'Conan' for PS3 & Xbox 360Alien Hominid HD costs 800 points, prizes for leaderboard champsWii boosts Ubisoft sales by 78% in JanuaryZelda: Ocarina of Time now available on Virtual ConsoleCrackdown cracks Xbox Live Top 5 (twice)Sony's Phil Harrison: no pressure to drop PS3 priceBrothers in Arms crossing over to Nintendo DSEidos acquires mobile developer Rockpool GamesKonami video slots shut down in Canada over subliminal message scareRiccitello rejoins EA as new CEOEA announces My Sims for US release on Wii and DSMore Resistance in April, episodic content on the menuSplatterhouse, Double Dungeons due next month on VCRumors & SpeculationU.S. next to lose PS3 backward compatibility?Report: PS3 to crush competition by 2010 (sorta)GamePro analyzes possible (and not so possible) GDC predictions Halo theme could join Guitar Hero II set listCommunity & CultureKilling us softly with a PS3 songPeek into the future: the best games of 2010Mario, makes his mark on campusSewing the seeds of retro: crocheted Atari 2600
The Joystiq Weekend: February 17-18. 2007
Flickr user fuzzcat won this in chain chomp soccer ball in a December 2005 Nintendo Power contest. Check out the highlights for this weekend: JoystiqueryAOU 2007: Cave's Muchi Muchi Pork shmup released (from its sty)Today's most inspiring game video: the 1000 Mii MarchWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: XL editionNewsBlue Dragon anime coming to TV TokyoLord of the Rings Online a contender?Halo 3: Fall 2007Oops: Game Informer says Mercenaries 2 Xbox 360 exclusiveDecrypted Blu-ray & HD-DVD movies on PS3, no disc necessaryMicro Center's Xbox 360 Pres. Day saleThe Geordi LaForge future in gaming is nowSalt Lake City mall shooter didn't own video gamesHard questions: Wii novelty and drought in effect?Rumors & SpeculationMicrosoft strongly considering a Xbox 360 price drop?Next Wii channel could be 'Nintendo Power'CultureGrowing old and bored with video gamesRumor: Alien Hominid HD on XBLA next weekThe art of High DeliveryCriticism of racial stereotyping in games Gaming's Kobayashi Maru and how to enjoy itSharing the love of gaming
The Joystiq Weekend: February 10 - 12, 2007
Danny, the gaming geek caught his sister, the bride playing Lumines at her wedding. It really is that great of a puzzle game. Check out the highlights for this weekend: JoystiqueryRing of Death: An Xbox 360 story -- Part 2Today's most held in place video: Hori Play Stand DS Lite video reviewWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: have a heart editionNewsOblivion: Downgraded for PS3, not happening on WiiManhunt 2 on Wii: A true murder simulator?Activision sues to protect Guitar Hero investmentSony's Jack Tretton and the $1200 quoteColumbia Pictures acquiring Metal Gear movie rights, Ghost Rider producer onboardLost Planet producer: "western developers are leading the industry"NBA Live '07 1000 man achievement chance now!Lego Star Wars producer unlocks secret of gaming successFactor 5's Lair almost complete, Turrican PS3 possibly nextNintendo VP on corp. differences: Nobody got shot for WiiCultureCrackdown the world overEmerson student org. looks to make game in semesterJade is Latina, Asian, Black ... who knows?
